Paul Westerberg- Here Comes a Regular

....and there goes a career.

[@willreed1766]

Sublime music. You’ll never understand the weight of this song until you’ve wandered around Minneapolis on a bone chilling day, half drunk, unemployed, and alone.

[@philliplofaso5940]

I am unemployed and low on heating oil, but I'm never alone and I never have to give up. By removing drinking as an option I always find my way out of trouble.

[@danozism]

Melbourne Australia here... same deal. Cheers from the other side of the world. Some stuff in life really is global! I even busked this song outside a pub sometimes, for a beer and a counter meal. "-)

[@stevennelson245]

amen, done that whole shitty thing.

[@irishbob6879]

same here in "beautiful" Youngstown Ohio

[@robertbentzel6881]

I’m like that now but in Las Vegas

[@rickjames9564]

“Here comes a regular, here goes a career.” No man has ever epitomized the working man’s daily struggle than Paul Westerberg. I found this song because of One Tree Hill when I was in high school. I felt this song and rediscovered it currently going through my mid 20’s. I don’t know about anything else, but I know when I’ve had a day and I feel alone, this song is my “cheers, drink it down for a better day tomorrow” song. ❤ rock on folks 🤘🏻

[@CraigShifflet]

The reason I love PW's songwriting is on display in this song. The line, "I used to live at home, now I stay at the house" tells a whole story of a relationship in less than a dozen words.

[@bvaljalo]

To be honest anyone with any taste knows this is one of the greatest songs ever written. It was, in fact the very first I learned to play and sing at the same time on the guitar, circa 1987 ... though I used to just play it G-D-C cause that's fundamentally what it is :)

[@KevinBrandich]

stay at their house

[@TikiStanford]

@@KevinBrandichpretty sure it’s the house

[@kevindonahue9884]

@@TikiStanfordindeed … as in public house

[@conorkennedy3304]

I't's a fantastic line. There's a fatalism about it.

[@bobdobalina838]

Words cannot describe how influential and important the replacements were to me as a youth in Chicago. Thanks guys for all the great music

[@corigale]

Growing up in Chicago in the late’80s ……the Replacements saved my life

[@victoriacarter5979]

The most stomach-churning, heart-breaking song ever........every time I hear this song it takes my breath away

[@huxleybuxley8573]

Yes

[@johnsullivan5525]

I break out into visible tears

[@slickjames2541]

This version kills me every time. At the end of the first chorus when he says “am I the only one here today?” I get choked up. The next time he changes it to “am I the only one who feels ashamed?” and I literally start to cry. This is genius songwriting. Devastating and beautiful at the same time.

[@clownbob77]

It's hard being a drunk. It's hard to quit. Life gets better, then it isn't. The key is to just keep trying. Never give up. Unless that's what you want.

[@sheckyvision]

Paul Westerberg - Thank you for giving us another timeless classic.

[@toddubow2599]

His singing is amazing. He modulates all over the place - like a beautiful sour sound that never resolves so the looping can go on forever and it never gets dull.

[@emmadelovely426]

He is my favorite singer, because he is all raw emotion. So much vulnerability. He feels every single note so deeply, and because he does, we do as well. No other musical artist moves me like this man does. His songwriting, his singing, his playing, his persona, all of it. He is a true genius, one of a kind. His honesty is both incredibly brave and incredibly heartbreaking. It remains unconscionable, criminal even, how underrated he is. But we know the truth. He is ours, and we are his. And thank God for that. Thank God for Paul Westerberg.

[@atlasking6110]

The most haunting, powerful, beautiful Replacements song ever.

[@mikem5454]

That..... and The Ledge.

[@Fishin-Ipps]

Still amazed how such a seemingly soft and mellow song can hit you in the gut like that. His songwriting, voice, music were perfectly pure to me.

[@jackspicerisland]

"here goes a career.." wow, I was crying two seconds in..

[@emmettmckenna4565]

Westerberg is a genius! I was a bartender for 15 years and have been on both sides of this song; narrator and subject. “A fool who’ll waste his life, God rest his guts.”

[@Buck6511]

I fee that to my soul

[@chiplennox1879]

Ranks up there as one of the best lyricists of all time for me.

[@lastdaysguitar]

Westerberg is such an original lyricist.

[@houstonveer]

The Replacements came from an ethnic Polish Catholic neighborhood in Minneapolis. As Paul once said, "Drinking is part of life." His dad was a Cadillac salesman. At any rate, what a fine example of Paul's exalted writing talent. "Every day you're alive is a good day," Paul Westerberg (on Bob Stinson.)

[@TroopHarold-cr1pg]

The ode to the %99 of us for whom The American television Dream never materialized

[@TVForces]

+Troop1543 Harold i find you'll be happier if you lose your sense of entitlement.

[@jillscherb]

+Andrew K And you'll be a better human if you lose your sense of blame.

Amazing comment. If Andrew K's ass hurts, it's because you just fucked it into oblivion.

[@rcstafford1]

spending your time making fun of those in this situation is a fool's goal. are you implicating that those who cannot achieve success are less than human. please be more specific when you post.....f

When did you quit trying though? Do you think it's too late? Are you 80? You can't just dream it. You have to go get it. What risk did you take? Did you play it safe and stay to your comfort zone? This self pity shit will never help you reach your dreams you do realize that don't you? I am 39 and just now getting somewhere and its two step forwards three steps back half the time when you aren't making big gains but that is how most people's lives work. Also stop being a weak pussy.

[@talileali]

Sometimes one is blessed with the ability to shape and craft songs of such harmonic brilliance and diversity that they must be acknowledged and reveled upon! Thank you Paul Westerberg for giving us you!

[@dreamcatcher3622]

Doesn't matter how many times I hear this - still brings a tear.

[@cricketforbaseballpeople9356]

Jesus. It’s eerie how much he sounds like Paul Westerberg

[@Riffmaster227]

I heard he never buys any smokes

[@DystOptimist]

After my most recent 30 day stint in the county jail. I've finally decided not to be a regular anymore. Thanks Paul for putting into words the emotions I could never properly express.

[@artonfireonline1]

How is that going for you?

[@DystOptimist]

@@artonfireonline1 Haven't been locked up since.

[@artonfireonline1]

@@DystOptimist Good job buddy! Pulling for you.

[@jebedmondson6428]

Rooting for ya man

[@whipchick90]

My ex-husband love you Paul. He even shook ur hand at a CD signing once. He died at 41 of addiction in 2010. Our 20 yr old daughter died this past Oct from a heroin overdose. They were both beautiful ppl. Thank you for the music that I can listen to and smile, remembering them! Sadly Beautiful was her song...

[@purrsnickety8269]

So sorry

[@BEATTYDT]

PAUL YOU F-ING ROCK. I get chills every time I hear this song.

[@Bugpuc]

I saw them in 1989 and Paul played the entire second half of the show lying down because he was so drunk, but it worked he sounded great. He passed Jack Daniels shots to the first row. I got to pass out the cups.

[@LuLuLuhxe]

Amazing song. Beautiful live version. Yes I heard it on oth, but I already owned it. I loved that the show was introducing youth to something other than the dance Crap that is everywhere now. Music used to have meaning. Stories. Emotion. Who cares where you heard it. If it caught an emotion from you, the artist succeeded in their mission.

[@oswaldomayberry9260]

First time I ever heard it was one OTH. Show could be corny at times but it introduced me to a world of music I never would’ve known

[@EverydayHockey]

Luke Maher me to

[@patriciaandres9267]

Prowled U of M during the 80's. Introduced to Paul and the boys at this time. Half the time they were too drunk to play any type of show and you felt robbed of your cover. The other half the time you knew you were in the presence of pure, unadulterated genius. I miss bands like the Replacements.

[@mistermorningthere]

The ever surprising and wonderful winding road of life bought me here.

[@Larry-nj5st]

I remember telling my high school buddies in 1986, if anything ever happened to me to make sure they played "Here Comes a Regular" at my funeral. 37 years later nothing has changed.

[@paulhuff4134]

Capo 5th or 6th C9, G7, F9 over and over until the bridge which is G, F9, G chorus is C9, Em7 or Em9 (doesn't matter), F9 until last line of the chorus which is G, F9. You're welcome.

[@LyndaLand]

+Paul Huff Too late; already put a "wrong" version on Dead Man Fake. Oh well....I had to figure it out myself, sniff, sniff...

[@williamfleitz8623]

I don't care what chords there are, whether they are minor or major chords. I just know that the song hits me in the chest every time I here it. So no.... you're welcome.

[@hiredgunscotty]

Easy to play and fun to play....after about 5 minutes most should be able to pull this off semi competently.

[@beefhouse9229]

@@williamfleitz8623 it's spelled "hear." you're welcome.

[@williamfleitz8623]

@@beefhouse9229 Well you're comment should actually read ""hear.", you're welcome". If you're going to be the grammar police you should at least get the punctuation correct.

[@michaeljohnson2021]

Remember when "Tim" was brand new. A great album then & still is. Spent many nights at the 'Ave in the 80s. Lucky, heard & saw a lot great stuff.

[@olivia7192]

Daddy RIP You were my Rock Till the cancer came and took you away from me..... I’ll see you soon daddy I’m sorry for everything I ever did Your little princess I miss you daddy...... so much

[@olivia7192]

Dedicated to my mso and my beautiful baby brother.... Brett I love you and miss you babe RIP Brett Kellett..... my love forever sissy Hope I see you soon my friend I love you sweetheart

[@nicholasberglund]

This song brings tears to my eyes! It is fantastic! Thanks Paul Westerberg!

[@jone7034]

A few weeks ago I stopped in the CC Club for a beer and couldn't stop rolling this song thru my head. I've always imagined that that bar was the origin of this song.

[@lonestar3]

Am I the only one that thinks the Goo Goo Dolls owe Paul some royalties? Don't all their songs pretty much sound like this? This song always gets to me. Paints such a picture. Thanks for posting.

[@kevindonovan5670]

Paul co-wrote We Are The Normal

[@heroicmedicine1]

The final verse is perfection

[@Undercoverbrotherfromanother]

So great and understated. Paul we love you and your talent.

[@johnsullivan5525]

Paul...Im in Plymouth. I need to shake your hand. There are no words to describe that song. without gross understatement. Ode to the completely emotionally defeated and bankrupt in the south Minneapolis - uptown ...walking dead.

[@edcashwell5723]

Breaks my heart every time I hear it! One of the most beautiful songs ever made.😩😢

[@caton671]

His best song? Certainly one of them.... Thanks for posting that, a great performance of a beautiful song.

[@thomasandersen6719]

WAUW haven't heard this for 20 years...brilliant

[@jillscherb]

+Thomas Andersen Agreed!

[@grakkerful]

It's almost painful. I'm not sure that I can make it through it. Too beautiful for me to take.

[@robinthorpe3352]

Oh, Paul... I got to be a Cities musician, albeit briefly, and I can safely say that it was because of you. Thanks for giving me a chance to stand on the First Avenue stage, and be an awestruck kid, nervous as fuck.

[@TheKona2k]

Great song, brings back good times in life when I was living in the great Netherlands. Miss that country...

[@evelyns2112]

Hopefully "One Tree Hill" ends up introducing the younger generation to this music. I have no idea what that show is about, but I know Paul Westerberg is an amazing songwriter. It doesn't matter what brought you here, I just hope you take the time to see what else artists like Paul and the Replacements had to offer. There are not many bands like this out there anymore.

[@sarahsanders3645]

One Tree Hill brought me here

[@obriech]

Not even close. Feel sorry for kids today and the shite that passes for music.

[@Flangel66]

That song introduced myself and everyone I knew that watched it to not only a whole catalogue of amazing music, but also a hell of a lot icons of the literary world too. The show itself may have been hyped-up teen-drama nonsense, but the soundtrack and literary references were on point.

[@rickjames9564]

I found this song because of that show. I’m my mid twenties it’s still a staple. It epitomizes the working man’s struggle trying to love everyone he can while also going home and feeling it at night. It did it’s job, and Peyton’s mom did hers by introducing a generation to his beautiful work. ❤

[@jennfaire8726]

i can't imagine living in minneapolis trying to make it in a band. The thing is youth, luck and wanting it bad. Westerberg was a janitor and when walked home from work he listened to them jamming along the way home and fell in love with it. I remember people talking about this band and i was like who are the replacements. You can feel the heart in his songs. Westerberg is a genius at song writing.

[@rlloyd4209]

I can't imagine that, either; I am so glad all his soulfulness and talent saw him through it!

[@saharab4431]

this will always be my favourite song

[@welpiguess]

this song and me have gone through love and heartbreak. i miss her every waking day, i dont know why this was recommended to me, i lost this song many times. i had actually sent to her in a designated server of music for us, but it was lost.. we lost everything, god i miss her DAMN IT. but i wont cry ill be okay. i will make a cover of this song in memory of her soon

[@14grommit]

I've loved this song since I was 16. Grew up in the United States. Played this song and made a name for myself in Central America(1990-1994): Trifecta: Auburn haired, woman, sings in English & Spanish, and smiles. and loves this song!

[@willvrb2]

I'm listening to it because of a great American rock band.

[@SociallyRejected]

My favourite song of all time. Beautiful.

[@jvanderveen]

This is the song that initially turned me on to the Replacements. Tim was the 2nd CD I ever bought ( back in '87 ). It's still one if my favorite songs and I still have the CD.

[@Nimno74]

A master at work

[@srae1971]

All these years later and I still can't get over how brilliant he is.

[@billwhitteaker2722]

Cheers to my dead friend Tom who loved the song and sadly lived it.

[@Abegoldhatch]

Tim is Mats best album. Paul is one of the best songwriters ever.

[@user-bs3vz7nk3f]

"opportunity knocks once, then the door slams shut." You'll understand those lyrics when you're 60.

[@StuartRosenthal]

There 'goes a career' - snarky but if any person reading or writing here has more success "Color Me" beyond Impressed.

[@milanseth5202]

He says it in the video after introducing the song...

[@k3mill]

One Tree Hill: The Wind That Blew My Heart Away! This episode broke my heart! ELLIE

[@JARLNCOE]

Love this song! The album version is great too. One of the best performers I've ever seen.

[@andrewaverette9041]

I could listen to that guitar all day

[@pstownley]

It's like hearing it again for the first time. ❤

[@triumphil11]

Still one of the best last call songs ever! He has blown me away every time I have seen him. And that's too many times to count. I miss SO Cal.

[@timothywolfe3891]

If this song doesn't break your heart, you don't have one.

[@duderdudeedoo1984]

Can’t help but think of Bob Stinson every time I here this one. RIP

[@tubes5150]

What a great song ! I am almost 2 years sober - I think I just may relapse . Brings back sum great memories .

[@Bear0nAUnicycle]

Music is music doesn't matter where it comes from, if you're angry because someone else found the song off a show you're not a fan of expanding musical tastes and may as we'll be the reason Miley and JB are popular

[@pzkphw]

As an old Mat's fan, (saw them live in college in Omaha in the 80's), I heard this song playing on "How I Met Your Mother" and don't know whether to cheer or cry.

[@Bqturay]

Here Comes a Regular The Replacements Well a person can work up a mean mean thirst After a hard day of nothin' much at all Summer's passed, it's too late to cut the grass There ain't much to rake anyway in the fall And sometimes I just ain't in the mood To take my place in back with the loudmouths You're like a picture on the fridge that's never stocked with food I used to live at home, now I stay at the house And everybody wants to be special here They call your name out loud and clear Here comes a regular Call out your name Here comes a regular Am I the only one here today? Well a drinkin' buddy that's bound to another town Once the police made you go away And even if you're in the arms of someone's baby now I'll take a great big whiskey to ya anyway Everybody wants to be someone's here Someone's gonna show up, never fear 'Cause here comes a regular Call out your name Yes here comes a regular Am I the only one who feels ashamed? Kneeling alongside old Sad Eyes He says opportunity knocks once then the door slams shut All I know is I'm sick of everything that my money can buy A fool who wastes his life, God rest his guts First the lights, then the collar goes up, and the wind begins to blow Turn your back on a pay-you-back, last call First the glass, then the leaves that pass, the

[@caramason56]

“Opportunity knocks once and the door slams shut “

[@michaelhammock1270]

This is a really nice rendition of the classic song. Paul does a beautiful job here. Fun song to play.

[@colonelmuammargaddafi3888]

This is beautiful.

[@jpfarrell68]

I lived in Minneapolis for a decade, blocks away from Oarfolkjokeopus- Through Grad school, punk rock nights at the Entry- The Turf Club...ect. This is the only song that stuck with me. Anyone who has ever lived within the music scene in Minneapolis will understand.

[@kiddshellac]

we watch afternoons waste away from old barstools, through glass, and glare, and dust waiting for the night to disguise us as something regular but we're not

[@TheKona2k]

Will fly over to see them from the UK if they decide to do another gig. Awsome talent.....

[@BornToBeWild555]

this song is kinda magic dont know..when i heard it the first time i ....just sat there in front of my computer with an open mouth...it´s really beautiful

[@rodlonger17]

Sublime & beautiful...

[@DocCereal]

I don't know a hill with one tree, however I love Paul Westerberg. .. I found this through THE REPLACEMENTS. .. "Here goes a career. .."

[@joy4078]

love Paul Westerberg !!!

[@abelvalencia6317]

beautifUl performance

[@aoifeog1]

i only watched this because of one tree hill. But im glad i did

[@nowhereismyhome1458]

GOAT 🙂

[@robertmorganfisher]

Best song ever written about the desperations of alcohol, in my opinion. Stay strong, Paul.

[@guitarpick22]

brilliant song.... the climax is beautiful.. i would give up anything to see him play this song in concert.

[@marshallgreen7815]

Great Song!

[@bigdaddyyummyum]

Here goes a career??? omg... I remember when this first came out. I love this... Thanks!!!!!

[@lysergicdeez]

Amen. Finally a sensible person on youtube. It's cool this song was on that show, now more people know about the replacements.

[@robertmorganfisher]

Hands-down the best song ever written about the desperations of alcohol.

[@FrankTheStank]

This is HANDS DOWN the BEST SONG OF ALL TIME!

[@kjg8811]

Heard of it on one tree hill but people shouldn't be getting pissed off. Cause oth is introducing the younger generations to amazing music. They never promoted a sucky band. This song is great!

[@AminosHudson]

That's the first reason why i'm here !

[@jesse8656]

Nothing epitomizes the life of an accidental drunk than this song. We don't want to be this way but some times the drink is the tail to the dog. Drink or don't keep trying even during the worst times.

[@bartboop]

I think it will take another 30 years for Paul's genius to be appreciated. Who knows it may it may take as long as it did for Shakespeare. For now simply enjoy it and spread the word.

[@thielees]

The Replacements' "You Can't Always Get What You Want", only much better.

[@jimmcnerney9440]

One's not better then the other. It's personal preference. Love them both but forced to choose I'm taking You Can't Always...

[@oppothumbs1]

@@jimmcnerney9440 The STones suck since the 70s. The Replacements died and it's better to die than rust

[@jimmcnerney9440]

@@oppothumbs1 "You Can't Always Get What You Want" is from Let it Bleed...released 1969

[@ggforeigner]

....I use to live at home...now I just stay at the house....brilliant lyrics!!

[@ExportTV]

As good as it gets! This song kills me.

[@Joejoesan]

One of his 100 best songs

[@herxosytf1609]

currently trying to master this piece of art on guitar, so, so, beautiful

[@bonniegunelius]

Love you Paul, forever and always!

[@MrBrianb73]

Being a sober drunk myself and growing up on the Mats...this song will always touch me "and even if your in the arms of someones baby now, ill drink a great big whiskey to ya anyways"

[@bekind2day]

Still to this day, Chills Every single time.....

[@israeljesuslopez3833]

The regular show brought me here!